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THE

WAR.

SCENES IN GREEK CHAMBER.

M. VENEZELOS CENSURES THE KING.

FIERCE FIGHTING IN CHAMPAGNE.

ENEMY'S PERILOUS POSITION IN RUSSIA. IMPORTANT BRITISH FORCES IN SERBIA.

DR. WILSON AND HYPHENATED AMERICANS,

THE BALKANS.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCE-] GREEK CABINET RESIGNS. NEXT MOVE WITH THE KING. ATHENS. November 4th. The Greek Cabinet has resigned, In the Chamber M. Venizelos defeated

M. Zaimas by thirty-three votes on the This has created a military proposals Cabinet crisis, and it is pointed out that the next move is with the King

A PROBABLE RESULT.

LATER:

It is exported that the Cabinet crisis will result in the dissolution of Parlia ment, with the saine Cabinet in power. The portfolio of War may change hands,

ATHENS, November 6th.

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The immediate cause of the crisis was remark made by the War Minister,

THE SERBIAN FRONT.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

SERBIANS' ORDERLY:

RETIREMENT.

ARMY'S EFFICIENCY UNIM- PAIRED.

THE HONGKONG, DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH 1916.

LONDON, November 4th. Heuter learns from an authoritative source that the cohesion of the Serbian Army has been preserved. Where neces- sary the Serbians are making an orderly relirement, fighting valiant rearguard actions. The Army's efficiency is anim paired.

The Serbiaas removed everything of value from Kragujevatz. So far the enemy on both fronts have paid heavily for any advance, The Serbians are pur- decisive battle till posely avoiding a their own moment comes.

FRANCO-BELGIAN FRONT.

THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] RAPID AND VIGOROUS ATTACK

IN CHAMPAGNE. GAINS GROUND DESPITE DESPERATE RESISTANCE.

PARIS, November 4th. To-day's communiqué says:-There was fierce grenade fighting in Artois.

The Frenchmen, in a rapid and vigorous attack in Champagne, regained ground near Chasse Farm in which the Germans had gained a footing. The French successfully held the ground, dispite desperate resistance, supported by sprays of liquid fire. FIERCE FIGHTING CONTINUES. ARTILLERY LIVELINESS IN

BELGIUM.

PARIS, November 5th. The evening communiqué says: --Our batteries in Belgium bonbarded for a lengthy period the enemy positions in

(THROUGH REUTEL'S AGENCY.] ENEMY COMPELLED TO RETIRE,

AMSTERDAM, November 4th.. A German communiqué admíta henry Russian attacks westward of Drinsk, com-

poiling the Germans le " withdraw their lines. The Armies of Von Linginen and Bothmer are still engaged, NAVAL ACTIVITIES

{THROUGH RENTER'S AGENCY J

SUPER-SUBMARINE

GERMAN

TRAPPED.

BRITISH EXPERTS'

EXAMINATION.

LONDON, November 4th. The Liverpool Daily Post published, an interesting story to the effect that the latest German super-submarine,' 250 feet in löngth, and carrying four large guns, which was launched a fortnight ago at Stettin, was skilfully caught in a British

the regions of Lombaertzyde, and stiffedtrap within a few hours of leaving its

base. German efforts to reply.

Violent artillery duels cccurred in Artois, near Givendy, and south of the

Somuie.

Fierce fighting continued thronghoat the day in Champagne, near Maisons de Champagne. The enemy were completely ejected from the lost portion of trenches which they still held, but a furious at- tack in the evoning enabled them to re- gain a footing at isolated points.

Another attack in La Courtine sector was completely repulsed

The artillery duel was resumed in the Vonges, with u lively interchange of Sre from trench-engines.

GERMANS. ADMIT LOSING GROUND.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] BRITISH SUCCESSES IN THE CAMEROONS,

LONDON, November 4th. The Nigerian Government communicates that the British occupied Bamenda on October 22nd, and Banyo on October 24th, both places being in the Cameroons.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] NO GENERAL ELECTION DURING THE WAR. A NEW REGISTER OF VOTERS.

LONDON, November 4th- The Marquess of Lansdowne, in the

House of Lords, said they were all pro In foundly convinced that there ought not

the fight at Banyo three Germans and to be a General Election during the con- The Government twenty-fivo native soldiers were killed, tinuance of the war. and the British had four killed, and nine were therefore considering the question of the extension of the life of the present natives killed and wounded.

Parliament and the provision of a Register of Voters next year. A Govern ment statement would shortly be made oir--

AFRICA'S VERDICT.

GENERAL LOUIS BOTHA AND THE the subject,

PEOPLE.

CAPETOWN, November 5th. General Louis Botha, in a speech at Potchefstroom, said he trusted that the people would accept the country's verdiot, The time had come when they should do one great their utmost to build up country. He was prepared to make an honourable pice with his political opponents. regarding the question of an

He

British Naval expert inspected the amnesty, but this was impossible so long foreshadowed drastic measures against prize, and find that in this branch the as a spirit of rebellion prevailed. enemy can teach us nothing.

school teachers, who were fostering a GERMAN SUBMARINE

spirit of revolt among the children. DISTRESS,

BRAVERY IN THE FIELD. TOWED INTO DUTCH WATERS.

MANY AWARDS.

IN

THE HAGUE, November 4th. A Dutch lifeboat towed to Terschelling a German submarine which displayed disr tress signals. Two Datch destroyers are guarding the submarine at the anchorage the German crew remaining aboard.

A later message says that the Su marine was the U, which was stranded on a sandbank a mile from the coast owing to faulty steering. NEW JAPANESE BATTLESHIP

LAUNCHED,

5.

LONDON, November 5th. The War Office announces the award of thirty-six D.S.0%, anil sixty-four Military Crosses. The former includes Major Allanson, of the 6th Gurkhas, for must conspicuous gallantry and marked ability on August 8th in leading his battalion in an attack on Chanuk Bair with two companies, and under a de- structive enemy fire, he reached the summit of the ridge, where he was wounded with a bayones thrust, when it became obvious that the support could not He skilfully withdrew his reach him. men, notwithstanding the pain from his wound, and remained with the battalion INCREASING DUTCH NAVY.

all day, being the only British officer left. The Military Crosses include Lieut. BRITISH FIRM TO COLLABORATE.

for Probya's Horse, Fellowes, of LONDON, November 5th. Information has been received from conspicuous resource and good work on France; 2nd-Lieut. furious Bu garian attacks in the Bahena

Amsterdam that three large Dutch sub- October 7th in

ATHESS, November 5th.

Pass for the protection of the road from

marines are to be constructed at Fryeno-Arthur Logan, for conspicuous gallantry The sitting of the Greek Chamber wasPrilep to Monastir, both of which towns. Germans are now preparing a third line rod in collaboration with a British firm. on September 20th ia attempting to

AL.

The populace travels with the Army which M. Venewlos considered an insult rather than live under enemy domina

He demanded an in-tion. to the Chamber.

The Premier, mediate apology. Zaimis, thereupon supported the War Minister, and domanded a vote of cơn-

fidence,

M. VENEZELOS CENSURES THE

KING.

TUMULTUOUS MENES IN THE CHAMBER.

M. marked with tumultuous scenes. Venezelos took the strongest line, attack- Replying, to the ing the Government. taunt of a Deputy, who accused him of doubting the patriotism of the King, M. Venezelos declared that he had not wished to drag the King's name into the discussion, but since the question had been raised he must say that in a Con stitutional Government the Crown had no place in its responsibilities. Only foolish political leaders could think of hiding behind the Crown, which is irresponsible.

BAHANA PASS. FURIOUS BULGARIAN ATTACKS REPELLED.

TC

SALONIRA, November 3rd. The Serbians continue to repot the

AMSTERDAM, November 4th. A German communiqué admits that the Germans evacuated some ground in the Souchez region. GERMAN DEFENSIVE LINES IN BELGIUM. A THIRD LINE BEING PREPARED.

LONDON, November 4th.

A telegram from Rotterdam says that owing to the proved valnerability of the first and second lines of defence the

TOKIO, November 5th. A new battleship, of the Fuso class, has been launched:

still safe, though refugees from in Belgium, which largely accounts for In addition, twe fast cruisers are to be the labour troubles and heavy sentences built respectively at Amsterdam and Monastir are arriving at Salonika.

on Belgians for refusing to work in Flushing. SERBIANS' STUBBORN

barracks-making, trench-making,

RESISTANCE.

ALL BOOTY REMOVED FROM KRAGUJEVATZ.

AMSTERDAM, November 4th.

A Gerana communiqué says that the Serbinds are still resisting stubbornly on both sides of the Morava River.

It is clear that the Serbians have re- moved all vital booty from Kragujevate,

It is absurd to say that the King wished as the Germans only claim three guns the country's destruction, but in a Con-and some war material. stitutional Kingdou the whole respon- The communiqué claims minor suc-. sibility rests with the Cabinet. He ad-cesses, but says that the Bulgarians in mitted that the Crown had a right to the Isaya Valley have retreated before disagree with a responsible Government, superior foreca.

etc. THE NEAR EAST The Germans coercive measures ajso include the fining of whole communities

RUBBIAN FRONT

(THHONGE REUTER'S AGENCY,} THE BRITISH AT GALLIPOLI;

AMSTERDAM, November 5th. (THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

The correspondent of the Lokalan- GERMAN FLANKS IN NORTH|zeiger at Constantinople says that the

EXPOSED.

RIGA AND DVINSK NO LONGER IN DANGER.

LONDON, November 5th.

A telegram from Petrograd says that Colonel Shumsky, the well-known Military expert, says that not only are Riga and Dvinsk no longer in danger, but the but after the recent elections such non-IMPORTANT BRITISH FORCES position of the Germans in this section agreement was out of the question, and now the Crown had not the right to dis

agree

ARRIVE.

FRENCH MOVE NORTHWARD.

is even more unfavourable and more unstable than anywhere else. This ex- plains the recent repeated attacks of

SALONIKA, November 4the General von Below's Army, which, with Important British reinforcements have only its Centre on the Dvina, is exposed reached the French sector and occupied on its flanks. at Riga and Dvinsk, where the second French line with the object it failed to reach the river. Von Below

"The King is a distinguished Gene ral" wont on the ex-Premier," but he is not equally experienced in politics.".

The utterance of M. Vencelos is par titudo in the crisis of the Royal House of the French line, enabling the French offensive is out of the suestion.

opinion is expressed in well-informed circles that the British forces intend to winter at Gallipoli.

rescue & wounded man; and 2nd-Lieut.

Garhwal Rifles, for commanding a double Ranjodha Jangbahadur, attached to the company with great ability and con spicuous gallantry at La Basses on Octo ber 13th.

D.S.O. AWARD.

LONDON, November 4th. The latest list of D.B.Os, includes the name of Captain Park, of the Black Walsh, son of Sir Maitland Hall Park, M.A., LL.D., editor of the Cape Times and formerly editor of The Pioneer, PERSIA'S ASSURANCE.

Allahabad; for conspicuous gallantry at REGARDED AS SATISFACTORY.

Manquissart on September 25th, when, at LONDON, November 5th.

the head of his company, he drove back Reuter learns that the Anglo-French the enemy four hundred yards along two

evening from Petrograd, was conveyed blocks, which he held until relieved.

aming to Persia, mentioned yesterday lines of trenches and established three simultaneously from London and Petro-

PERSIAN MINISTER TO Persia's assurance

GERMANY, grad to Teheran..

LONDON, November 5th.. that the reported agreement is unfounded is regarded as satisfactory. GENERAL,

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCE.]

A Berlin telegram states that Hussein Kulikhan, formerly Persian Foreign Minister, has been appointed Persian

ticularly interesting in view of his at- of formning & British sector southwardbag only 120,000 men; therefore BRITISH GOVERNMENT AND Minister to Germany, where he has

in 1900, which practically saved the Dynasty.

KING SUMMONS PARTY LEADERS. An Athens message states that the King ha→ summoned the party leaders to confer with him.

AUSTRO-ITALIAN FRONT

The British and to push northward. French are disembarking steadily.

MAGNIFICENT SPIRIT OF SERBIA'S MONARCH.

I WILL NOT LIVE TO SEE

DISASTER."

LONDON, November 4th.

The Austrian Press Bureau reports that the following Army Order was recently issued to his officets by the King

Colonel Bhumsky thinks that the leneniv now are everywhere preparing to esttle. down for the winter. They are elaborately fitting out their trenches with stores and other protections against the rigours of the winter. GERMAN ATTACKS COLLAPSE. ENEMY SUFFERS ENORMOUS LOSSES.

SHIPPING, PURPORT OF NEW POWERS.

LONDON, November 4th. The powers of the Government in taking over the control of shipping will aim at securing a larger utilisation for purely

will prohibi British purposes, and British vessels carrying cargo between fereign ports, except under licence from a special committee. Another committer PETROGRAD, November 5th.

will deal with the requisitioning of The Russians repulsed an enemy offen-tennage to carry foodstuffs to Great of Serbia:

The Government has also un- "Old age will not allow me to fight. sive movement in the region of Schlock. Britain. I have not the physical strength to lead The enemy unsuccessfully tried to cross dertaken not to requisition vessels loading my Armies in this life and death the Dvina below. Dvinsk. The Russians grain from North America for Great struggle I am a weak, old man, who progressed to the outskirts of Illuxt. Britain until December 12th, and they A communiqué says that heavy fighting can only send his blessing to his soldiers. Reveral German attacks south of Lake will allow such vessels to start a fresh

collapsed, with Enormous continues along the Isonzo front, par- and their women and children. Yet one Sventen ticularly on the heights north west of thing I take a sacred cath, namely: If lessee. Gorizia and around Oslavia. Here the the struggle ends in defcat, it will be Forest fighting to the west of Tchar- Italian infantry gradually gained the a glorious death for all of us. I will not torysk resulted in the Germans learing shortage of tonnage to which the recent upper hand - Terrible weather is ham.live to see disaster. With our crushed the ground strewn with corpses, Minor rise in the price of wheat and other com

Fatherlaad I shall die also."

Kussian successes are reported elsewhere. nodities is ascribed, pering the operations

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] HEAVY FIGHTING ON THE ISONZO. ITALIAN INFANTRY GAIN. UPPER HAND..

HOME, Noveraber 5th.

It is hoped voyage after discharging. that these messures will remedy the

already arrived.

OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT. INNUENDOES AGAINST A GOVERN- MENT FACTORY IN INDIA

LONDON, November 4th.. in the House of Commons, in reply to Mr. Gwynne, who asked whether the Government factory at Cawnpore was still making the 1908 Infantry bandolier equipament, which had been obsolete for years, Bir. Austen Chamberlain said he

had no information but would make inquiries.

PSEUDO-AMERICANS, STRIKING UTTERANCE BY PRESIDENT WILSON

now

NEW YORK, November 5th. President Wilson, in a striking address, made his first public utterance regarding the scope of the National Defence pro- gramme. Appealing for the support of all parties and individuals to the Defence The only thing measures, he said: within our borders that has given us grave concern in recent months has been the the voices of Americans but which spoke voices raised in America professing to be with alien sympathies. It is high time that the nation should call them to their President Wilson added: reckoning." "In enlarging the Army and Navy our only intention is to assure the security the United States. I confidently believo that we shall never again take a foot of territory by conquest,”

IN MEMORY OF A: NOBLE WOMAN.

PARIS, November 4th. The Mutia says that one of the greatest masters has been commissioned to make a great bas-relief in memory of Miss Cavell, which will be presented to the city of Paris and will stand in a public position.

NEW ZEALAND'S LATEST GIFT.

CHEESE FOR THE TROOPS.

LONDON, November 5th. New Zealand is supplying cheese to the. value of a million sterling for the British troops.

CANADA'S WAR EXPENDI- TUKE.

OTTAWA, November 4th. The Hon. Mr. White, the Finance Minister, estimates that Canada's war

will amount expenditure in 1916 £50,000,000. ANOTHER

to

BRITISH CREDIT VOTE.

LONDON, November 4th. Mr. Asquith will next week asic a

AN INDIAN LOAN.

Credit Vote of £250,000,000.

LONDON. November 4th. Tenders will be received on the 10th inst. for £3,500,000 India Bills. PROLONGATION OF MILITARY SERVICE.

LONDON, November 4th.

In the House of Commons, Mr. H. J. Tennant formally introduced a Bill for the prolongation of Military service dur ing the war.

AMERİCAN MINISTER TO FRANCE.

PARIS, November 4th. The American Minister, Dr. Whitlock, is returning to America,

[TRCH OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THE MONARCHICAL

QUESTION.

QUIET ELECTIONS.

PEKINO, November 5th. The reports received by the Govern- ment from all parts indicate that the are proceeding in a quiet election's manner, unattended by any disturbances. NEW MUSIC AND SEALS.

PERINO, November 5th, New sea's and new music are being devised for the Monarchical restoration, AMERICA AND THE JAPANESE NOTE.

PEKING, November 5th. The American attitude to Japan's Note is favourably commented upon. JAPAN'S CURIOUS LACK OF COM- PREHENSION. '

PEKINO, November 5th. This afternoon Mr. Obabe called at the Foreign Office and asked the meaning of the Japanese advice. China's reply to This lack of comprehension is curious, as the British, Russian and French Ministers are satisfied.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.] JAPAN AND THE SAFETY OF HER NATIONALS.

THE CONDITION OF HIS

TOKYO, November 4th. MAJESTY.

A Foreign Office official saya he is of LONDON, November 5th. opinion that Japan will accept the Chi- nese assurances of the safety of Japanese His Majesty the King had a alightly nationals in the event of disturbances arising from the Monarchical movement. There is still some pain, especially when Japen to the possible effects of the move ment in South Chins, where the opposi tion is reported to be very strong better night. His appetite is improving. The greatest importance is attached in

attempting any